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4.8 miles
Distance
578 ft
Climb
-566 ft
Descent
11:30:39
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
6,419 ft
Altitude min
6,631 ft
Altitude max
6,510 ft
Altitude start
6,522 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
11:30:39
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Ledges Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's World
    Cortez, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53884 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122624 in Trail Running
    • #105828 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Ledges loop is a bit more techy than most of the trails. Some of the sections ride a long a ledge with some slab type rock which is pretty cool. Some of the trail has loose rock sections but for the most part it is pretty smooth singletrack with short ups and downs. All trails at Phil's World are directional (clockwise) for mountain bikes (though not for hikers/equestrians).

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 407 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Aug 21, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Denver)
Aug 21, 2026
 A bit more challenging than we expected, could maybe be rated black’ish
Jan 18, 2026 @ 8:51pm (America/Denver)
Jan 18, 2026
 Some frozen bits but no mud during my ride
Jan 11, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Denver)
Jan 11, 2026
 Snow on the north aspects, freeze thaw on top. Ride while frozen.
Oct 2, 2025 @ 9:11am (America/Denver)
Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025 @ 9:11am (America/Denver)
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on Aug 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.96 (21 votes)
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        Directions to ledges-loop trailhead (37.367010, -108.492960)
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        Trail Products

        3.8 ★★★★★
        21 Ratings
        5 ★ 29%
        4 ★ 38%
        3 ★ 24%
        2 ★ 5%
        1 ★ 5%

        3 Reviews & Comments

        empire-builder
        I've been avoiding this trail for years based on the description and the comments -- I shouldn't have! Finally rode it for the first time yesterday, and as mentioned by grampa, other than the 2-foot drop there's nothing here that's too difficult. I will add a pic of that drop if I can figure out how.
        bensgig bensgig
        This one is definitely more intermediate with a few little advanced sections. Just more techy features on rock but also has some flowy stuff up and down the mountain as well. connect it with all the others for a bigger loop. If you try to come back on this from the most southern point it feels like I got lost for a second or just didn't take the correct right hand turn. It's a good one to add some tech mix amongst the flow.
        grampa grampa
        less ledgy than I would have imagined from the name. 1 optional 2 foot ledge drop is the only ledge I really remember... but fun desert singletrack anyways.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Ledges Loop located?
        Ledges Loop is located in Phil's World, Cortez, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Phil's World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.36701, -108.49296.
        ▼ How hard is Ledges Loop?
        Ledges Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ledges Loop?
        Ledges Loop has 578 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 566 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,419 ft to 6,631 ft.
        ▼ How long is Ledges Loop?
        Ledges Loop is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ledges Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ledges Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Ledges Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ledges Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ledges Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Ledges Loop. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ledges Loop?
        Ledges Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,945 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,928 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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